Sen. Savino knows unions and appreciates their value

In its rush to demonize state Sen. Diane J. Savino and get onto the proverbial "bandwagon," the Advance has suggested that Sen. Savino is lying in regards to very sensitive pension issues. This charge is unconscionable and should not be tolerated by her constituents and by the tens of thousands of union members who she is looking to protect.

Sen. Savino was chosen to chair this very important committee because of her education, experience and her complete understanding of these very important and sensitive issues.

Sen. Savino has always struck a fair balance between labor and management and should be applauded for it. We the people of Staten Island are very confident in Sen. Savino's judgment and certainly do not question her integrity on this issue.

In these uncertain and frightening economic times, we should not look to attack unions and their modest benefits. The men and women of organized labor are the backbone of this borough and of our great country. This should never be forgotten. Union members are taxpayers, too!
[The writer is an organizer to the New York City District Council of Carpenetrs.]